Welcome to Food Science & Technology
The internationally recognized Food Science and Technology Department makes food healthier, tastier, and safer for consumers. Students complete a rigorous scientific curriculum that prepares them well for the numerous job opportunities available in the food industry or for graduate studies in the physical, chemical, and biological sciences and medicine.
News
FST Professors to work on project funded by the Gates Foundation
Several UC Davis professors will participate in the project, called The Breast Milk, Gut Microbiome and Immunity Project .
Professor Carl Winter recieves Borlaug CAST Communication Award
Thanks to his innovative, musical methods to educate the public about food safety, Professor Carl Winters has won this prestigious award. Congratulations to Dr. Winter!
Upcoming conversation about Food and Health in California, May 16
The California Cultures Initiative at the UC Davis Humanities Institute is holding a series of public events in connection with its 2011-12 research seminar, “California: The Great Exception? Conversations on Environment, Health and Risk". On Wednesday, May 16, Julie Guthman, Ryan Galt & FST Professor Charlotte Biltekoff will discuss "Food and Health in California".